The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-01-05

rugged courses, sweeping all bsfore them. When
composed the ocean of his emotions was % placid
that little child might sail its FRAGILE boat
thereon; but when agitated, the great deep was
troubled, the heavens growled, thunder ans Hered
wave mounted wave, and the whole ornaments
were scattered before the fury OF the storm: This
was the key to the warmth OF his friendship and
the bitterness of bis enmity. He had an honor
able ambition, but IL was above corruption and
intrigue. In his maniness ne DID not hesitate to
proclaim bis desire nor disguise his noble aspira-
lions.
From his very nature he became the soldiers
friend. ltwas his tenderness OF nature that made
him the friend of every soldier in the war. In
piping times OF peace we forget those who fought
for us Not so with Logan. He carried the scars
OF the years through each receding decade, and
lived among its stirring memories. He maintained
close relations TO the veterans. Thrice he was
elected Commander-in- Chief of the Grand Army
OF the Republic. As chairman OF the Committee
on Military Affairs he was in position of power.
To-day the $50 COO veterans in the Grand Army OF
lost friend. To-day the e22 90 pensioners bless
his memory. To-day the 10000 widows and or
phans breathe prayer 10 heaven Tor the peace OF
his soul To-day the spirits of $4,000 patriot sol
diers slain in the gather around the greatsoul
of Logan and thank him that on each returning
are covered with flowers. The designation of that
day for memorial service was suggested by Logan,
OF my life" And to-day, could the $4,000 patri-
otto dead rise from their graves, each with me
mortal flower in his hand, there would rise
floral mountain to the skies, the perfume of which
would ascend in gratitude to the god OF battles.
Logan deserves such a mountain OF flowers. He
himself is martyr Of liberty.
But would you know him in his power. estate,
happiness tenderness and affection, as husband
and father, go to his home, where purity. peace
was displayed without restraint. There was his
retreat from the vexatious cares OF public life
There was welded love Of thirty-one happy years
She of his youthful pride and choice was his su.
preme and constant delight. He was her tower OF
strength; she was the JOY OF his soul. de was her
honorable pride: she the conhdant OF his secret
thoughts. he was faithful to his bridal vow: she
Teciproca'ed his undivided love. such home
was the dream OF HIS life. Upon the western hills
fbet oyeriooL our botionot oanftaI no found that
sweet, sweet home where he had hoped t. spend
yet many happy years, and with Goldsmith sing:
I'm all my wsnderings round this world OF care
mail 1y grieis- and God has given me my
still had hopes my latest hours to crown.
Amid those humble bowers to lay down,
To husband out LIES taper 10 its close,
And keep the flame from wasting by repose."
around my fire at evening group to draw,
And tell of all felt and all saw;
And, as a hare whom hounds and horns pursue
Pants TO the place from whence he few,
/ still had hopes, my long vacations past,
Here to return, and die al home at last"
To which would add:
"FOr him no more the blazing log shall burn,
Nor busy housewife plan her evening care;
Nor children lisp loving sire's return,
Nor climb his knee the enyied kiss TO share"
Bluff, steady, honest. Logan was a christian in
faith and practice Here is his Bible which he
copied Christ as his personal Savior. When /
gave him the sacrament OF the Lords supper, too
humble TO kneel on the cushion around the altar,
by his side, received the tokens of Savior's love.
His manly brow shOne like polished marble, for
Of All hearts n was his last sacrament mt on earth
Standing by the tomb OF Grant on last Memo
rial day he delivered an Grafton on Immortality.
In that glorious hope he died. He has Joined his
comrades in the skies. He has answered to the
morning call of eternal life.
The proceedings were closed with the bene-
diction, and then the presiding officer, SEN
ator Sherman, directed that the funeral pro-
cessiOn be formed under the direction of the
Sergeant-at-Arms. This order was the signal
for the withdrawal of Mrs. Logan and the
sorrowful members of her family, who rose
and left the chamber by one of the northern
doors. The members of the Loyal Legion
next withdrew. The coffin was then borne
out, attended by the chief mournerS. The
Supreme Court Judges next passed out, and
then the Senators and Representatives, and
in few minutes the Senate chamber and
galleries were emptied of the immense throng
of mourning and sympathetic people who
had witnessed the ceremonies.
On the piazza to the east OF the Capitol we're
ranged carriages which were to bear the
various committees and the invited guests to
the cemetery. Behind these were the mill
tary organizations which were to form the
escort, standing at parade rest. Upon the
high marble steps leading 10 the Senate and
House wings were masses of people who had
been unable to obtain entrance to the build
ing, .and who, for an hour aud more, stood
exposed to the wintry air and the occasional
gusts of snow. awaiting the conclusion of
the ceremonies in the Senate chamber.
Asthe cssket, preceded by the pall-bearers,
was horne slowly down the steps of the east
ern front the Marine Band played Nearer,
My God, to Thee" Every head was unc covered
L. 1-otr ,,1o IN, he nd
the military came to a present arms"
Then the invited guests were conducted to
the carriages, and, headed by the Marine
Band playing a dirge, the procession COM
menced its march to the burial ground.
THE FUNERAL PROCESSION.
At the head of the procession rode Leuten-
aut-General Philip II. Sheridan, in his full
uniform, covered by his military cloak with
one end thrown over his shoulder. He was
followed by four members of his stan in line,
and they by the band of the artillery, with
muflled and crape-coyered drums, playing q
funeral march. The guns and the cassions
OF the batteries moved in double
line and the dismounted artillerymen,
with their red-lined cloaks thrown
back. marched in platoon as infantry.
The marines, headed by their band and
drUm-cerps, carried arms reversed, as did the
militia organizations, which came next.
The colOrs of all the organizations were
fuTled and draped in black. The Grand
army Posts and all uniformed delegations,
together with six carriages containing
mourners, the clergy and the pall-bearers,
preceded the hearse. This was drawn by
| spirited black horses covered almost entirely
with sombre trappiDgs and cloths, and
moved in the center Of a hollow square
formed by its Grand Army escort. A long,
| double line Of carriages closed the procession.
The line of march from the Capitol
grounds lay through Pennsylvania avenue,
Fifteenth street, Vermont and Rhode Island
| avenues and Seventh street. The broad
streets were kept clear Of crowds by the
| police, but the sidewalks throughout the
| populous parts of the route were thronged,
despite the inclement weather. When the
| limit Of the asphalt-paved streets ives passed
| the muddy, slush-covered roads proved to
be almost impossible for pedestrians, and
many of those who started dropped out oil
the line aud returned.
The Rock Greek Cemetery, in which the
body OF the deceased Senator will tempo
rarily repose, adjoins the Soldiers Home
grounds, and is the oldest bdrial ground in
| the District, having been so used since 1913
! number Of magnificent forest trees shade
the glebe surrounding the ancient Rock
/ Creek Church. The Hutchinson vault
faces west and stands at turn in the wind
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